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unpreparededness
[/ˌʌnprɪˈpeərdnəs/]
noun
falta de preparação
1.
the state or quality of not being prepared or ready for something
The team's unpreparededness for the final exam resulted in poor grades.
A falta de preparação da equipe para o exame final resultou em notas baixas.
2.
lack of adequate readiness or planning for an event or situation
The government was criticized for its unpreparededness during the natural disaster.
O governo foi criticado pela sua falta de preparação durante o desastre natural.
Synonyms
unreadiness
lack of preparation
unpreparedness
improvidence
negligence
Antonyms
preparedness
readiness
preparation
diligence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falta de preparação
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
despreparo
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
falta de preparo
slightly more formal variant
Portugal
falta de preparação
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught unprepared
taken by surprise
not ready for prime time
flying by the seat of one's pants
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